Council would need to waive residency rule for Middaugh

11:15 AM,
Jan. 22, 2014

Kimberlee Balok Middaugh has been Elmira's interim city manager since June.

Written by

Ray Finger

Kimberlee Balok Middaugh, who has been Elmira's interim city manager since June, says she has decided to be a candidate for the permanent position.

"All things being equal, I think that I have more than a vested interest. I have a desire to see Elmira improve and help be part of that process of improving the quality of life here," said Middaugh, 41.

The city has been without a manager since June, when John Burin retired from the position. The city interviewed some candidates in the fall, but Mayor Susan Skidmore said the city council was not comfortable with the number of applicants and announced ...